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Electric power windowsTo open and close the windowsFrom ignition key position 1:
>Depress the rocker switch 1 until you
feel resistance:
The window remains in motion for as
long as you maintain pressure on the
switch
>Briefly press rocker switch 1 to just
beyond the initial point of resistance
(one-touch mode):
The window automatically remains in
motion until it reaches the end of its
travel. Briefly press the switch a
second time to stop the window.
The one-touch mode cannot be
used to close the passenger-side
window.<520de015
Use switch 2 to select the window you
wish to open or close:
>Driver's window
Push the switch all the way to the left
>Passenger-side window
Push the switch all the way to the
right
>To activate both windows at the
same time:
Move the switch to the center posi-
tion.
The switch on the passenger-side door
activates the window for that side only.
After the ignition has been switched off:
Provided that no door is opened in the
intervening period, the electric power
windows remain available for operation
for up to 15 minutes. Because the power windows are
sealed at high pressure to prevent
wind noise when closed, a powerful
motor is required for efficient closing.
When closing the windows, always
ensure that they are not obstructed in
any way. Unsupervised use of these
systems can result in serious personal
injury. Remove the ignition key to deac-
tivate the electric power windows
whenever you leave the vehicle. Never
leave the keys in the vehicle with unsu-
pervised children.
Never place anything that could
obstruct the driver's vision on or next to
the windows.<
To use the convenience mode via the
door lock or the remote control, refer to
page 32 or 34.

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The automatic convertible topWeather protectionThe fabric convertible top combines
reliable protection from the elements
with simple, convenient operation. Here
are a few tips to ensure that you enjoy
your BMW Z8 roadster.
It is advisable to close the convertible
top when the vehicle is parked. The
closed convertible top not only protects
the passenger compartment from
unforeseeable damage from the
weather, it also provides a certain
degree of theft protection. Even if the
convertible top is closed, store your
valuables only in the locked luggage
compartment.
To prevent damage to its rear window,
avoid opening or closing the fabric top
unless the temperature is well above
freezing. Operate the convertible top only
when the vehicle is stationary,
otherwise the procedure will be inter-
rupted. Driving before the opening or
closing procedure has been properly
concluded can lead to damage or
injury.
Do not lay objects on the convertible
top, since they would fall off when the
convertible top is operated and cause
damage or injuries.
Make sure that no objects or people get
in the way while the convertible top is
opening or closing, so that no damage
or injuries occur.
The automatic operating procedure is
interrupted immediately if the switch
for actuating the top is released. The
procedure can be continued in the
desired direction by pressing this
switch.<
To openFrom ignition key position 1:
If at all possible, only operate the
convertible top if the engine is running
to avoid discharging the battery.
Press and hold the switch in the
"Open" (1) direction until the opening
procedure has been completed with the
convertible top being stored in the
convertible top compartment and the
indicator lamp on the instrument cluster
(refer to page 18) has gone out.
The side windows will lower slightly
when the convertible top is being
opened. To reclose the side windows,
maintain pressure on the switch after
the indicator lamp goes out. 520de055

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The automatic convertible top4. Press on both left and right sides to
lock the cover in place
5. Pull the button to verify that the
locking mechanism is engaged
securely.
The cover lock responds by alter-
nately engaging and releasing
with each successive application of
pressure.<
Be sure that the cover is properly
secured on the vehicle. If it is not
firmly secured, air pressure could
loosen the cover at higher speeds.<520de038
To remove the cover panelFollow the same steps as for assembly,
however, in reverse sequence.
After removal, slide the two outside
ends of the cover under the retaining
strap, then tilt in the middle and fold
toward the outside (leather on leather).
After folding the cover, insert it in the
protective casing for subsequent
storage in the luggage compartment.520de109
Closing1. Push the switch toward "Close" (2)
and maintain pressure until the auto-
matic closing process is completed,
just before the top frame comes to
rest against the windshield header
rail.
The side windows automatically
retract and remain lowered slightly
for the duration of the closing proce-
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The automatic convertible top2. Insert your finger in the recess to
press the button. Maintain pressure
on the button
3. Pull the convertible top frame onto
the window frame's header rail. The
button you are pressing releases the
automatic locking mechanism that
attaches the top frame to the header
rail.
The closing procedure is finished
after you hear the locking device
audibly click into place; the indicator
lamp on the instrument cluster will
then go out (refer to page 18).
To reclose the side windows, main-
tain pressure on the button in the
recess after the indicator lamp goes
out. 520de104
The indicator lamp stays on while the
convertible top is in motion. The indi-
cator lamp will blink if you release one
of the buttons before the closing proce-
dure has been completed.
Power loss or malfunctionShould the electrical system malfunc-
tion, an opened convertible top can be
closed manually. Refer to page 143.Wind deflectorRefer to page 95.HardtopRefer to page 96 and following.

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Washer/Wiper system Rear window defroster 1 Clean windshield
2 Clean windshield/headlamps1 Clean windshield The system sprays washer fluid against
the windshield and activates the wipers
for a brief period.
If you only pull the lever briefly, the
system sprays washer fluid onto the
windshield without activating the
wipers. 520de139
2 Clean windshield/headlampsAutomatic windshield washer and
headlamp washers are activated. Every
time they are actuated, both the wind-
shield and the headlamps are cleaned.
Do not use the washers if there is
any danger that the fluid will
freeze on the windshield. If you do so,
your vision could be obscured. Use an
antifreeze agent. Refer to page 110.
Do not use the washers when the reser-
voir is empty. If you do so, the washer
pump could be damaged. automatically when the ignition key is in
position 2.
To activateWith the hardtop in place, press the
button: as long as the indicator lamp
remains on, the rear window defroster
operates at high output (rapid thaw).
After the indicator lamp goes out, the
defroster continues operating at
reduced power for a limited period
before deactivating automatically. To deactivate If the indicator lamp is on, press the
button.
The indicator lamp is always
active, however the rear window
defroster will not work if the hardtop is
not in place.<520de027

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Heating and ventilation/Air conditioner1 Air onto the windshield and the side
windows
2 Airflow for the upper body
The rotary dials make it possible for
you to open and close the air supply
through an infintely-variable range,
while the levers change the airflow
direction. Refer to page 75
3 Front footwell ventilation
4 Air supply
Both the heating and ventilation are
available from position 1 on. Refer to
page 74
5 Defrost windows and remove
condensation75
6 Temperature74
7 Air distribution toward
>the windows
>the upper body
>the footwell
A infinitely-variable range of inter-
mediate settings is also available.
Refer to page 74
8 Rear window defroster with the
hardtop in place75
9 Operating:
>Recirculated air74
>Incoming air74
>Air conditioner/Incoming air74
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Heating and ventilation/Air conditionerAir supply
You can select blower speeds
from 1 to 4. The higher the
setting, the greater the
amount of heat and air supply.
In position 0, the blower, heating and
air conditioner are switched off.
Temperature
In order to increase the inte-
rior temperature, turn to the
right. For rapid heating, turn
completely to the right. Then
select an interior temperature that is
comfortable for you.
Air distribution
You can direct the airflow onto
the windows , toward the
upper body and into the
footwell . You can also
make all intermediate settings. The
"6 o'clock" setting is recommended for
normal conditions (refer also to the
illustration and overview on page 72).
Recirculated-air mode
If there are unpleasant odors
in the incoming air, you can
temporarily block the air
supply. The system then recir-
culates the air already within the
vehicle.
If condensation starts to form on
window surfaces during operation
in the recirculated-air mode, switch this
mode off and increase the air supply as
required, or press the button for
"Defrosting windows and removing
condensation".<
Incoming-air mode
Recommended when driving
with the convertible top down.
The degree to which the
passenger compartment is
heated depends on temperature selec-
tion and air distribution.
Air conditioner/Incoming-air
mode
The air is cooled and dehu-
midified and Ð depending on
the temperature setting Ð
warmed again when the air
conditioner is switched on.
Depending on the weather, the wind-
shield may fog over briefly when the
engine is started.
Use the button to switch the air condi-
tioner off at outside temperatures
below approx. 41 7(5 6). This will
help to prevent condensation from
forming on window surfaces.
If the windows fog over after switching
the air conditioner off, switch it back
on.
Air conditioner/Recirculated-air
mode
You may find it useful to acti-
vate both systems to cool the
vehicle more rapidly after it
has been parked with the top
up on a hot day. This setting provides
the coldest possible airflow from the
vent outlets (with temperature selection
switch turned all the way to the left).

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Heating and ventilation/Air conditioner
If condensation starts to form on
window surfaces during operation
in the recirculated-air mode, switch this
mode off and increase the air supply as
required, or press the button for
"Defrosting windows and removing
condensation".<
Defrost windows and remove
condensation
This operation quickly
removes ice and condensa-
tion from the windshield and
the side windows.
Rear window defroster
Whenever the hardtop is on,
the indicator lamp lights up
when the rear window
defroster is turned on. The rear window
defroster switches off automatically.
Refer to page 60.
The indicator lamp is always
active, however the rear window
defroster will not work if the hardtop is
not in place.<
Draft-free ventilation You can adjust the air outlets for the
upper body area for optimal personal
comfort:
Use rotary dials 1 to open and close the
air outlets through an infinitely-variable
range.520de043
You can adjust the direction of the
airflow using the levers 2.
Set the air outlets so that the air flows
past you and is not directed straight at
you.MicrofilterThe microfilter removes dust and pollen
from the incoming air. Your BMW
center will change this filter during
routine maintenance. A substantial
reduction in airflow indicates that the
filter needs to be replaced early.520de140